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What is the TXT record used for?

By on Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Let’s dive deep into the TXT record. It is one of the DNS records with the most diverse purposes. You can use it in many cases as part of multiple verification mechanisms. 

What is the TXT record?

The TXT record is one of the DNS record types. Its name comes from the word text. The TXT record can contain a text message that can be orientated to people (other DNS administrators) or machines (external sources that want to verify the domain). The message, usually some code, needs to be added to the Forward DNS zone of a domain name, so other people or machines can see that the DNS administrator really has access to the zone. 

The most popular use of a TXT record is to prevent SPAM messages. Multiple TXT records can be used together to verify the domain (the origin of the emails) and to encrypt the individual messages. Without those text records, many emails can get directly into the SPAM folder of the receivers and never be opened. 

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DNS resolution: Essential Process You Should Know

By on Monday, May 16, 2022

Today’s article will explore the DNS resolution – its purpose, how it works, and why it is critical for you and your business. So, if this sounds interesting to you, let’s take deep into Domain Name System resolution.

DNS resolution – Definition

DNS resolution is the process of translating a domain name into an IP address (IPv4 or IPv6). Without it, the Internet would function in a very different way. However, it occurs behind the scenes because typical consumers are unaware of the situation. People are accustomed to inputting a simple domain name into their browser, which loads the appropriate website. However, the user’s DNS query is routed via numerous servers before receiving a complete response.

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FQDN – What is it and when to use it?

By on Wednesday, March 2, 2022

FQDN is an essential part of the Domain Name System. If you want to learn more about it, you are in the right place. In this article, we will see what it means and why it is important. 

FQDN – meaning

The term “Fully Qualified Domain Name,” or FQDN for short, is a domain name that specifies its exact location in the Domain Name System’s tree structure. It is also sometimes referred to as an absolute domain name. Every domain level, including the top-level domain and the root zone, is specified. It is the most thorough method of composing a specific domain name for a host or device.

Learn more about FQDN & What is PQDN?

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A record: Fundamental DNS record you should know

By on Thursday, February 17, 2022

The most popular and most commonly used DNS record is exactly the A record. But, if you are just starting managing your network and you haven’t heard about it, don’t worry! Here is a little bit more information about it!

A record explained

The A record, also commonly known as address record, is a DNS (Domain Name System) resource record. It has the essential purpose of linking a domain name to its IP address (IPv4 address). Therefore every time a user desires to connect and explore a specific website, its browser is going to require the IP address which is provided with the A record. Thanks to it, it is going to understand exactly where that website is hosted and connect to it without any difficulties.

As we mentioned, the A record holds inside an IPv4 address, a 32-bit address that includes four combinations of digits divided by dots.

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